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I've got this big grin....

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Jan

Jan Report 26 Jun 2004 21:02

Short version: Steve, my brother, gets interested in what I'm doing, sends unsolicited letter to someone in phone book with same name as grandfather. Gets phone call, is given name and phone number of this chap's niece, and passes on to me. When I try (after losing the info in a 'safe' place!) get unobtainable; Steve tries. same result. Gives me original address, I write, said chap phones today with correct number and I contact her. Outcome: she's going to send me all info she has back to Charles b c1790!!! She even told the family explanation of why my grandparents split - granma had a problem with alcohol! I'm chuffed to bits!:-)))))) Jan

Devon Dweller

Devon Dweller Report 26 Jun 2004 21:11

Well done Jan, isnt it great when something like this happens! Sheila

Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 26 Jun 2004 21:14

Well done Jan I too am chuffed as I may have found another distant cousin after joing our local FHS this lady has written to me and we may be related so that's two of us who are chuffed.

Jan

Jan Report 26 Jun 2004 21:17

Considering when I started in March/April I knew very little about my dad's side of the family, I'm thrilled! As soon as I joined this site I found a second cousin on my granma's side who has helped a lot. It's great to begin to fill in the blanks. Jan

Jan

Jan Report 26 Jun 2004 21:19

Re original message: I wouldn't like anyone to think the phrase 'I'm chuffed to bits' relates to granma's alleged drink problem!

Devon Dweller

Devon Dweller Report 26 Jun 2004 21:25

lol